Investigation number
197501327
Occurrence date
Location
near Bankstown
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Airborne collision
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None

As the Twin Comanche aircraft approached a heading consistent with a crosswind leg of the traffic
pattern the pilot in command and two of the passengers sighted the Cessna aircraft very close on their starboard
side. The pilot in command took immediate action in an attempt to avoid the Cessna but, before this action
became effective, the starboard propeller of the Twin Comanche passed through the elevator, tailcone, rudder
and lower rear fuselage of that aircraft. The Twin Comanche passed beneath the Cessna, crossing from left to
right. At 1326:50 hours EST the pilot in command of the Twin Comanche notified Bankstown Tower that his
aircraft had collided with another aircraft.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-30
Registration
VH-DUM
Operation type
Charter
Departure point
Bankstown
Destination
Brewarrina
Damage
Substantial
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182
Registration
VH-EHX
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Bankstown
Destination
Bankstown
Damage
Substantial